2022 Ford F-150 Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 23 NHTSA recalls and 906 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required. Includes the all-electric F-150 Lightning: 307 of the complaints counted here are filed by NHTSA under the electric F-150 Lightning; the others are for the gasoline and hybrid F-150.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2022 Ford F-150
The 2022 Ford F-150 shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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23
NHTSA Recalls
23 recalls on record
906
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
28
Crash Reports
10 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Ford F-150 (23)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford…
🔧 Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
🔧 Steering: Column
Damaged or separated wiring may result in the steering column not moving as intended in certain crash conditions, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column wiring harness and repair the wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on…
🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft, as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford…
🔧 Wheels: Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Incorrectly tightened wheel lug nuts can loosen and result in wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten or replace the wheel lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332….
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Lighting Control Module
Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
🔧 Air Bags
During air bag deployment, the air bag cover my break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…
🔧 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Motor
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. Owners…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
🔧 Parking Brake: Electrical
Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford…
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Most Common Problems — 2022 Ford F-150
Based on 906 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford F-150 — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2024, 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Ford F-150
Is the 2022 Ford F-150 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Ford F-150 has 23 recall campaigns and 906 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford F-150 have?
The 2022 Ford F-150 has 23 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford F-150?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Ford F-150 are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Exterior Lighting. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 Ford F-150 safe to buy?
The 2022 Ford F-150 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 23 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford F-150 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford F-150 are: 2024, 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2016, 2018.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
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